Buy or Sell?

GTripp0012 · 12-28-2011, 02:19 PM

I would not make a competitive offer for any of the free agent receivers. I would either trade for a WR who fits our system, such as Johnnie Knox, or draft a receiver who fits our system. There's a lot of good receivers out there in free agency but the only one who really fits what we want to do with our receivers is Vincent Jackson. And he may not be much of a value.

DeSean Jackson isn't a fit here, but he would have been nice to have four years ago when having a receiver of his caliber was the difference between making and missing the playoffs.

The problem with Forte is that the Bears have to put the franchise tag on him to trade him, and that plays with what we can do with our salary cap, especially since we're likely to use our franchise tag this season. Forte on the open market would probably be too expensive, but I'd take a look. He's only 26.

I am not really sure what the third overall pick would get us that we need. Packaging the 3rd and 6th/7th picks are likely more than enough to go up and get Robert Griffin, but not likely enough to get Luck. So I would pass.

skinsguy · 12-28-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I would not make a competitive offer for any of the free agent receivers. I would either trade for a WR who fits our system, such as Johnnie Knox, or draft a receiver who fits our system.

After that hit, I'm not sure if Knox will be the same again.

GTripp0012 · 12-29-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

After that hit, I'm not sure if Knox will be the same again.

Granted, but a seven month offseason can do wonders.

skinsguy · 12-29-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Granted, but a seven month offseason can do wonders.

I hope so for Knox's sake. That hit was pretty brutal!

12thMan · 12-28-2011, 02:35 PM

Can I add a buy or sell?

Adrian Peterson won't be the same dominant running back after tearing his ACL/MCL.

redskin29633 · 12-29-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Can I add a buy or sell?

Adrian Peterson won't be the same dominant running back after tearing his ACL/MCL.

I always vote sell on damaged goods. The NFL is a young man's game and running back is a healty young man's position.

Helu & Royster > Forte & Petersen, IMHO

Chico23231 · 12-29-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by redskin29633

I always vote sell on damaged goods. The NFL is a young man's game and running back is a healty young man's position.

Helu & Royster > Forte & Pteresen, IMHO

I agree with your statement, but in this case ill take Forte and Peterson on the Skins and watch them dominate the poor tackling defenses of Dallas, Philly and the Giants.

MTK · 12-28-2011, 02:44 PM

I wouldn't write off AP.

I could see him being a little "off" in 2012, but getting back pretty damn close to his prior self in 2013.

mooby · 12-28-2011, 02:46 PM

Sell on DeSean Jackson. I can't figure out why we as fans have a "couple years and forget" mentality when it comes to free agents who are just big names looking for a payday. D.Jax, D.Bowe, I mean really why do we need to keep chasing big names from other teams instead of growing our own big names?

Sell on Matt Forte. Really? We get some good young talent here and now people are proposing ideas of bringing in big name running backs coming off horrible knee injuries?

Maybe on the Vikes thing. It depends on a few things really. First off, the Rams would have to have the #1 pick and be open to trading it. Second off, both Luck and RG3 would have to be available so we have a backup plan. Maybe then I think about getting the Vikes pick to probably be used as more ammo to move up.

And no on the Kyle S. to Chargers bs. We're not gonna get anywhere if we keep changing offensive coordinators. Why don't we give Kyle S. some talent at qb before we judge him?

And just in case 12th decides to do a buy or sell on AP, I'd say sell on that too. See #2 for reasoning.

redskin29633 · 12-29-2011, 03:25 PM

No go on Jackson; too much baggage.

No on Forte! I would prefer a run at Rice, Benson, or Hillis if going after a top-notch FA running back. Would also rate Grant and Lynch ahead of Forte at this point. Maybe even go after a guy like Derrick Ward to add quality depth without using too much cap space. I favor all these options ahead of Forte. Don't like buying damaged goods.

No on trading up. Redskins still need additional depth and can't really affford to give up extra draft picks.

Keep Shanahan and forget Turner. I don't believe Turner would return to Washington even for the head coaching position.

12-28-2011, 02:35 PM	#5
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Buy or Sell? Can I add a buy or sell? Adrian Peterson won't be the same dominant running back after tearing his ACL/MCL.

12-28-2011, 02:44 PM	#8
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,048	Re: Buy or Sell? I wouldn't write off AP. I could see him being a little "off" in 2012, but getting back pretty damn close to his prior self in 2013. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-28-2011, 02:46 PM	#9
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,596	Re: Buy or Sell? Sell on DeSean Jackson. I can't figure out why we as fans have a "couple years and forget" mentality when it comes to free agents who are just big names looking for a payday. D.Jax, D.Bowe, I mean really why do we need to keep chasing big names from other teams instead of growing our own big names? Sell on Matt Forte. Really? We get some good young talent here and now people are proposing ideas of bringing in big name running backs coming off horrible knee injuries? Maybe on the Vikes thing. It depends on a few things really. First off, the Rams would have to have the #1 pick and be open to trading it. Second off, both Luck and RG3 would have to be available so we have a backup plan. Maybe then I think about getting the Vikes pick to probably be used as more ammo to move up. And no on the Kyle S. to Chargers bs. We're not gonna get anywhere if we keep changing offensive coordinators. Why don't we give Kyle S. some talent at qb before we judge him? And just in case 12th decides to do a buy or sell on AP, I'd say sell on that too. See #2 for reasoning. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

12-29-2011, 03:25 PM	#10
redskin29633 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 152	Re: Buy or Sell? No go on Jackson; too much baggage. No on Forte! I would prefer a run at Rice, Benson, or Hillis if going after a top-notch FA running back. Would also rate Grant and Lynch ahead of Forte at this point. Maybe even go after a guy like Derrick Ward to add quality depth without using too much cap space. I favor all these options ahead of Forte. Don't like buying damaged goods. No on trading up. Redskins still need additional depth and can't really affford to give up extra draft picks. Keep Shanahan and forget Turner. I don't believe Turner would return to Washington even for the head coaching position.

12-28-2011, 02:19 PM	#1
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: Buy or Sell? I would not make a competitive offer for any of the free agent receivers. I would either trade for a WR who fits our system, such as Johnnie Knox, or draft a receiver who fits our system. There's a lot of good receivers out there in free agency but the only one who really fits what we want to do with our receivers is Vincent Jackson. And he may not be much of a value. DeSean Jackson isn't a fit here, but he would have been nice to have four years ago when having a receiver of his caliber was the difference between making and missing the playoffs. The problem with Forte is that the Bears have to put the franchise tag on him to trade him, and that plays with what we can do with our salary cap, especially since we're likely to use our franchise tag this season. Forte on the open market would probably be too expensive, but I'd take a look. He's only 26. I am not really sure what the third overall pick would get us that we need. Packaging the 3rd and 6th/7th picks are likely more than enough to go up and get Robert Griffin, but not likely enough to get Luck. So I would pass. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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